Executive Assistant, Office of the CAO

Job Locations
US-NY-New York

Posted Date
3 weeks ago(10/30/2018 10:47 AM)

Job ID

2387

Overview

With world attention on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. By focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches, we tackle urgent threats with practical solutions. We are one of the world’s largest environmental organizations, with more than two million members and a staff of approximately 630 scientists, economists, policy experts, and other professionals around the world. We operate in 22 geographies with unique projects running across four programs. You will be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and results are a way of life.

Responsibilities

Overall Function

The Executive Assistant provides executive-level support to the office of the CAO (Chief Administrative Officer) in the New York office. The Executive Assistant will support in five key areas: administrative support, project and contract management, research and eventually board management meetings.

Good interpersonal skills, as this job requires frequent interaction with diverse individuals including board trustees and funders

Ability to create strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization, and represent the program in the most effective and gracious manner

Poised, confident, self-directed and assertive with high energy, resourcefulness, adaptability and creativity

Intuitive, with a proactive focus on supporting the goals of the CAO and Program staff

Formidable coordination ability in true partnership with CAO

Ability and maturity to manage up as well as down

Excellent judgment and discretion

Ability to focus, multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines in a rapidly moving environment

Enjoys a team-oriented, fast-paced and entrepreneurial culture

Knowledge of environmental issues and/or policy is a plus

Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.